The Amazing Life of Aretha Franklin

By: Katelyn/TATO!

I’m going to be talking about Aretha Franklin, otherwise called The Queen of Soul or “Ree” by her family members. Aretha was the daughter of a paster and help fight for civil rights. Aretha even sang with Elton John a week before she passed away! And now let’s start. Let’s start off with important information. Aretha was born on March 25, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee. In 1946 Aretha moves to Detroit Michigan. In 1952 her mother dies of a heart attack.1960-1980 Aretha moved to New York, then moves to California with Ken Cunningham (her boyfriend at the time) in 1975 and appears in “Blues Brothers” in 1980. In 2005 she was “Awarded the presidential medal of freedom.” -Nico Medina. On august 16th ,2018 in Detroit Michigan Aretha dies of pancreatic cancer. Next is her Singing Career. In 1956 she releases her first album “Songs of Faith”. In 1960-1987 she signs with Columbia and Atlantic records, recorded “I never loved a man” at Muscle Shoals, “Respect hits number one on the pop and R&B charts.”- Nico Medina, and she got in the Rock and Roll Hall of fame. Aretha Franklin's bestselling album “Amazing Grace” is released in 1972. Ree was crowned the Queen of Soul in 1967. The Rolling Stones names Aretha the best singer of all time. In 2017 Ree declares that she will be retiring. Last but certainly not least, husbands and kids. Her first marriage to Ted White lasted from 1961-1965. Next, she marries Glynn Turman which lasted from 1978-1984. Aretha the has her first kid, Clarence. Clarence was born on January 28,1955. Her second son’s name is Edward. He was born on august 13 1957. Ted white jr. her third child and is born on February 1964. And her last kid’s name is Kecalf. And his birth date is April 1970.

My conclusion is that what I’ve learned from this wonderful and amazing woman was that you can be anything from the daughter of a paster to the Queen of Soul. And that is the Amazing Life of Aretha Franklin.

Sources: Wikipedia, Who was Aretha Franklin By: Nico Medina

Betty White

The Amazing ♥Betty White♥ By: Katelyn L.

I’m going to be telling you about my favorite actor Betty White. Did you know Betty has a hot dog named after her? It is called “Betty White naked dog” because she never has anything on her hot dog. First, I am going to be talking about Growing up. Next, I am going to be talking about her being married. And last is going to be about her career.

Growing up where Betty was born January 7th, 1922, in Oak Park, Illinois. Her parents’ names were Horace Logan White and Tess Curtis White. Her schools were Horace Mann Elementary and Beverly Hills High School.

In 1945 Betty married a man name Dick Baker. Dick and Betty’s relationship was not that long because it ended in the same year. Betty’s second husband Lane Allen lived from 1947-1949. Her last husband's marriage was from 1961-1981, when her husband Allen Ludden passed away from stomach cancer.

Betty White was an actor in the Golden Girls, Hot in Cleveland and many other movies and TV shows. She also directed and produced her own TV show called “Life with Elizabeth.” Her other jobs included producing, starring on the radio, and as I have mentioned acting. She was also big with animal welfare. White worked with the L.A. Zoo, Morris Animal Foundation, African Wildlife. She donated over $100,000 to the zoo in 2008.

Betty also supported the LGBT rights and said “I don’t know how people can get so anti-something. Mind your own business, take care of your own affairs and don’t worry about other people so much.” She also was opposing racial injustice like in 1954 when she was criticized by southern states for having black tap-dancer, Arthur Duncan on her show. She refused to take him off the show saying “He stays. Live with it.”

In conclusion I chose Betty White because of how she cared about others, was exceedingly kind, and was very funny!

sources: Britanica, If You Ask Me (by: Betty White), Bing and, Wikipedia